In this thesis, we have attempted to bring to the fore the existence of a tacit or explicit link between the descriptions of works of art and the love relationships depicted in several of Marguerite Yourcenar's works of fiction. We start with the premise that the work of art with which the protagonist associates his beloved represents either the perception he has of the latter, or the power relationship implicit in their union. In that perspective, we explore the use of simile and metaphor as well as that of mythological figures and certain elements of neoplatonic philosophy. / Each of the three chapters is dedicated to a specific form of art (statuary, painting, and music) with which the protagonist establishes a connection either between the person he is emotionally involved with, or the love he feels for him/her. For the purposes of our analysis, we have referred to studies on narcissism, as well as critical texts dealing with the relationship between writing and painting and with the function of music in literature; for the analysis of narrative point of view and focalization, we are primarily indebted to the work of Gerard Genette.

Thesis (Ph. D.)--Duke University, 2008.

Thesis (Ph. D.)--Université Paris IV Sorbonne, 1998. / Cover title. Includes bibliographical references (t. 2, p. 687-712).

Thesis--Columbia Université. / Without thesis statement. Vita: p. [3] of cover. "Bibliographie": p. [184]-191.

Thesis (Ph. D.)--Université Paris IV Sorbonne, 1998. / Cover title. Includes bibliographical references (t. 2, p. 687-712).

Thesis (Ph. D.)--Vanderbilt University, 1935. / Bibliography: p. [78]-89.

Part of Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Chicago, 1936. / Photolithographed. "Private edition, distributed by the University of Chicago libraries."

Thesis--Columbia University. / Vita. Bibliography: p. 194-200.

Thesis (Ph. D.)--Northwestern University, 1982. / eContent provider-neutral record in process. Description based on print version record. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 701-730).

Thesis--Berlin. / Vita. Includes bibliographical references.